The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations in September 2015, consists of how many Sustainable Development Goals and how many associated targets?
- A 8 goals and 21 targets
- B 17 goals and 169 targets ✓
- C 16 goals and 158 targets
- D 17 goals and 150 targets
Correct answer: B. 17 goals and 169 targets
Explanation
The SDGs adopted at the UN General Assembly in September 2015 comprise 17 goals with 169 targets, monitored through a larger set of indicators, replacing the 8 MDGs with their 21 targets. The MDG numbers (option A) remain a favourite distractor because students confuse the two frameworks. All goals apply universally to developed and developing countries alike.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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